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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2018
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2015
Firerein Inc., Napanee, CA;
Brian Ernest Mariampillai, Inverary, CA;
Yun Yang, Kanata, CA;
FIREREIN INC., Napanee, CA;
Abstract
The present application provides water-enhancing, fire-suppressing hydrogels that are formulated to minimize toxicity and negative environmental impact. The present application provides a composition comprising: (i) at least one thickening agent; (ii) at least one liquid medium; and, optionally, (iii) one or more suspending agents, wherein the composition consists of >75%, by weight, consumer-grade components and wherein the composition is a concentrate that can be mixed with water or an aqueous solution to form a fire-suppressing, water-enhancing hydrogel. Each of the at least one thickening agent, suspending agent and liquid medium can be non-toxic and biodegradable. Also provided are the fire-suppressing, water-enhancing hydrogel and methods of production and use thereof during fire fighting or fire prevention.